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AIC SS 1 Chemistry 3rd Term - 3rd C. A - 2023/24 - Quiz
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  • 1. The existence of an electron in two or more forms in the same physical state is known as.........
A) Isotopy
B) Isomerism
C) Hybridisation
D) Allotropy
  • 2. Diamond does not conduct electricity because it .........
A) Has no free valence electrons
B) Is solid at room temperature
C) Is a giant molecule
D) Contains no bonded electrons
  • 3. Animal charcoal differs from wood charcoal in that it ................
A) Has a dark colour
B) Is a good absorbent
C) Has a good carbon content
D) Is rich in phosphate content
  • 4. The liquid product of the destructive distillation of coal is ............
A) Ammoniacal liquor
B) Aqueous ammonia
C) Coal gas
D) Ethanol
  • 5. A salt that absorbs moisture from the atmosphere without forming solution is said to be.......
A) Deliquescent
B) Efflorescent
C) Insoluble
D) Hygroscopic
  • 6. The loss of molecules of water of crystallisation to the atmosphere by some crystalline salts in known as ..........
A) Effervescence
B) Fluorescence
C) Deliquescence
D) Efflorescence
  • 7. The alkaline nature of an aqueous solution of sodium trioxocarbonate (iv) is due to the process of...........
A) Decomposition
B) Dehydration
C) Hydrolysis
D) Hydration
  • 8. The use of diamond in abrasives is due to its........
A) Metallic lustre
B) High melting point
C) Hardness
D) Durability
  • 9. Producer gas is a mixture of ......
A) CO and H2
B) CO2 and N2
C) CO2 and H2
D) CO and N2
  • 10. Which of the following is not a source of hydrocarbons?
A) Nuclear energy
B) Natural gas
C) Fossil fuels
D) Biomass
  • 11. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed of which two elements?
A) Carbon and oxygen
B) Carbon and hydrogen
C) Carbon and sulfur
D) Carbon and nitrogen
  • 12. Which of the following is not a class of hydrocarbons?
A) Alcohols
B) Alkenes
C) Alkynes
D) Alkanes
  • 13. Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons primarily derived from:
A) Geological processes over millions of years
B) Synthetic chemical reactions
C) Volcanic eruptions
D) Plants and animals
  • 14. The important basic raw materials for the chemical industry are the following except........
A) Petroleum
B) Air
C) Limestone
D) Water
  • 15. Concentrated tetraoxosulphate (vi) acid is described as a heavy chemical because it............
A) Is a powerful dehydrating agent.
B) Has high molar mass
C) Is used extensively in industries
D) Is a dense, oily liquid
  • 16. Chemicals that are produced in small quantities and with high degree of purity are.....
A) Fine chemicals
B) Light chemicals
C) Bulk chemicals
D) Heavy chemicals
  • 17. Fine chemicals have the following characteristics except......
A) They are chemically pure
B) They are produced in large quantities because of their high applicability
C) They are produced in small quantities because of limited applicability.
D) They are produced by process
  • 18. What is the purpose of using indicators in chemistry?
A) To calculate the molar mass of a compound
B) To identify the presence of specific substances
C) determine the boiling point of a substance
D) To measure the concentration of a solution
  • 19. Why are hydrocarbons important for modern society?
A) They are used as raw materials in various industries
B) They are a source of clean energy
C) They help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
D) They are essential for the production of medicines
  • 20. Which fraction of natural gas is commonly used for heating and cooking purposes?
A) Methane
B) Ethane
C) Butane
D) Propane
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